Telangana government will import fodder from other States

Hyderabad: With summer season around the corner, about 4.52 lakh tonnes of fodder is likely to be imported from neighbouring States to meet fodder shortage for sheep in Telangana.

As against summer season requirement of 87.3 lakh tonnes of fodder, about 82.51 lakh tonnes of foddder is available for sheep. While the officials have already begun



distribution of seed for cultivation of fodder, they are also preparing contingency plan to acquire the shortfall quantity in case of emergency.

To ensure availability of water, the State government accorded permissions for construction of 8,642 water pools as well as around 39,372 sheds to provide shade for sheep from scorching sun.